Lot# 5393 - Auction 234-243
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Lot# : 5393 Ecuador
1865: ½ r. blue and an irregular block of five 1 r. yellow on white wove paper, margins just clear on the ½ r. and the block with large margins all round, used on circa 1870 judicial cover to Riobamba endorsed '11¾ ozs.' at top, cancelled by AMBATO datestamps (July 18) in black. It would appear the Postal authorities forgave the additional ¾ ounce in this instance. Fresh and fine, a most attractive cover.Starting bid : 250 CHFHammer price : 380 CHF